Method of enclosing a body member using as an apertured, extruded sheet.

摘要

The present invention provides an article comprising a thermoplastic polymer or a curable-resin extruded apertured sheet useful as, for example, an orthopedic immobilization device. The apertured sheet may optionally contain a filler associated with the resin. The incorporation of fillers into the casting materials of the present invention adds substantially to the strength of the cured casting material as well as to the handling properties of the uncured casting tape or bandage. If desired, articles of the present invention may also comprise fibers or a light-weight scrim to provide increased cohesiveness to the uncured article. The present invention is useful primarily as an orthopedic immobilization device.